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What Causes Left Sided Numbness After Knee Replacement?

I went to the ER on Monday and they did a Cat Scan , blood work and an EKG and said I am ok but I still feel numb on my left side. I had a knee replaced in Dec 2nd so have appt with orthopedic surgeon on Thursday but don t know why i feel funny on the left side.
Thu, 2 Jun 2016
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hi

thank-you for providing the brief history of you.

A thorough clinical examination is advised.

As you had knee replacement, we should understand that there will be changes in the gait mechanism pre knee replacement and post knee replacement there will be a different gait mechanism due to which there will be some nerve impingement in the lumbar spine and needs a thorough clinical examination. Due to this there will be pain, numbenss and tigling in the legs and with physical therapy this symptoms can be corrected.

in my clinical practice most cases have such complaints and with physical therapy they respond well.

Regards
Jay Indravadan Patel
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What Causes Left Sided Numbness After Knee Replacement?

hi thank-you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough clinical examination is advised. As you had knee replacement, we should understand that there will be changes in the gait mechanism pre knee replacement and post knee replacement there will be a different gait mechanism due to which there will be some nerve impingement in the lumbar spine and needs a thorough clinical examination. Due to this there will be pain, numbenss and tigling in the legs and with physical therapy this symptoms can be corrected. in my clinical practice most cases have such complaints and with physical therapy they respond well. Regards Jay Indravadan Patel